Things aren't so clear for the Republicans. Who will they pick in 2016?

Texas Gov. Rick Perry already is on record as saying he'd be open to the idea of running. I scoffed at that notion months ago in a piece in the Austin American-Statesman. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie would be an interesting choice. When the drumbeats were building for him to enter the race a year ago, I urged him to ask the four living, former presidents for their advice.

The big question mark is where will the conservative faction of the Republican Party line up next time? The neo-cons took it on the chin Tuesday night, so I suspect the finger-pointing will begin very soon, if not already.

Has the nation had enough of the Bushes? That's a question only the voters can decide. For now, I'm happy to have voted with my teenage daughter. There's plenty of time to start talking about 2016. Like a day or two, right?Freidenrich is a former congressional staff assistant. He is the founder of First Strategies consulting in Laguna Beach, California. Follow him on Twitter @freidomreport.